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Subtract 10/90 from 84/24

1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 10/90

84/24 - 10/90 is 61/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    84/24 = 84 × 15/24 × 15 = 1260/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    10/90 = 10 × 4/90 × 4 = 40/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1260/360 - 40/360 = 1260 - 40/360 = 1220/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/18
  6. In mixed form: 37/18

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